Young people sought for British Cycling’s National Youth Forum

Opportunity for youngsters to influence the sport's development, say federation

Published: April 5, 2013 at 4:30 pm

British Cycling are looking for a group of youngsters passionate about cycling to join their first National Youth Forum, which will have a say in the how the sport is run.

The national federation is looking for between eight and 12 volunteers aged 16 to 24 to represent young pepole and ensure there are more opportunities to ride, race and volunteer for the age group.

Andrew Chaston, British Cycling’s development manager for clubs and volunteers said: “It is vital that young people have a say in the direction of cycling’s future. We want them to drive this project and create new opportunities for both themselves and their peers in what is an unprecedented period of popularity for cycling.”

Last month, in the federation’s proposal to get another one million women cycling by 2020, they pledged that half the National Youth Forum members would be female.

Anyone interested in joining the National Youth Forum should email andrewchaston@britishcycling.org.uk.